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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.73, 33,002.91 and 17,596.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.73, 33,002.91 and 17,596.98 is: 26,359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.73 : 33,002.91 = 17,596.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.73/33,002.91 = 17,596.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.73x = 33,002.91 × 17,596.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.73x = 580,751,547.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,751,547.21/22,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,359.78

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